Your phone has several buttons that allow you to access to the phone features. This article details each button's functionality.
Hardware Feature
Purpose
1. Phone screen
3.7" color screen (Resolution 480 x 240)
2. Top 360 LED
Indicates the states of call, message, and the phone.
3. E911button
Press the button to place an emergency call. Pressing this will connect you with Campus Police.
4. Line buttons and programmable feature buttons
Access your phone lines, features, and call sessions.
5. Softkey buttons
6. NFC tag
The location of the NFC tag.
The NFC feature will be available in the later firmware release.
7. Hold/Resume, Transfer, and Conference
Hold/Resume : Place an active call on hold and resume the held call.
Transfer : Transfer a call.
Conference : Create a conference call.
8. Headset, Speakerphone, and Mute
Headset : Toggle the headset on. When the headset is on, the button lights up. To leave headset mode, pick up the handset or press Speakerphone .
Speakerphone : Toggle the speakerphone on or off. When the speakerphone is on, the button lights up.
Mute : Toggle the microphone on or off. When the microphone is muted, the button lights up.
9. Alphanumeric keypad
Use the keypad to input numbers, letters, and symbols.
10. Volume button
Adjust the handset, headset, and speakerphone volume (off hook), and the ringer volume (on hook and when the phone is idle).
11. Messages, Settings, and Contacts
Messages : Access Voicemail.
Settings : Access the settings menu.
Contacts : Access directories.
12. Front Arc LED
13. Calendar button
Tap the Calendar button to open your calendar.
This button is only accessible if your administrator has set up the Calendar service on your phone.
14. Navigation Cluster
The Navigation Cluster consists of the Navigation Ring and Select button. Used to scroll through menus, highlight items and select the highlighted item.
Port
Description
1. Power port
If your Ethernet doesn't support PoE, connect the power adapter to this port to power up your phone.
The power adapter is purchased separately.
2. USB-C port
Connect your USB-C headset.
You can also connect a mobile device for charging.
See the USB port specifications and the best practices for device charging in Use Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Series to charge USB-powered devices.
3. Ethernet port
Connect this port to your Ethernet port on the wall or on your router with the shipped Ethernet cable.
4. PC port
Optionally, connect your computer to this port to access the network through the phone.
5. Kensington security slot
To physically secure the phone in public places, attach an anti-theft cable lock to the slot.
6. Handset port
Connect your handset to this port with the shipped handset cable.
7. Cable socket
Used for holding the handset cable.
1. USB-A port
Connect a USB-A headset or Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Key Expansion Module
Connect a mobile device for charging
2. Foot stand
Supports your phone standing on a desk.